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V47 MHJ

2000 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

134,157 mi
Last recorded134,157 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Galaxy104,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 134,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front numberplate cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2014 134,147 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front numberplate cracked

Fail 3 Dec 2013 133,985 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 124,388 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

crack in front no plate

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Nov 2012 124,388 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

crack in front no plate

Pass 11 Nov 2011 116,061 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 116,061 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bulb out on center rear light

Pass 20 Nov 2010 106,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

idle speed to low

under engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2010 106,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

idle speed to low

under engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2009 98,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2008 87,190 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 78,178 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 78,178 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 68,093 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 68,093 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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V47 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2000 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 104,356 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V47 MHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V47 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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